5 Parks to Visit This Summer on Treasure Island

Published on July 17, 2024

From protected, calm-water coves to hilltop parks with 360-degree Bay views, Treasure Island and Yerba Buena Island are home to some of the city’s most scenic new parks. Each is positioned to maximize views and designed to be environmentally conscious, such as replanting native vegetation and providing wildlife habitats. Once complete, Treasure Island will feature 300 acres of open spaces and parks, and Yerba Buena Island will boast 72 acres of the same. Below are five new parks open and ready for you to enjoy this season, just an ~8-minute ferry ride from Downtown San Francisco.

Panorama Park

Panorama Park is a five-acre hilltop sanctuary capturing sweeping, 360-degree views of the Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz, Oakland Park and the San Francisco city skyline. SFGate recently spotlighted the park, designed by landscape architect Walter Hood of Hood Design Studio, and its centerpiece, the “Point of Infinity” sculpture by renowned Japanese architect Hiroshi Sugimoto. The 69-foot spire reaches skyward, embodying the artist’s vision of infinity and human consciousness. To reach Panorama Park, which also features historically preserved water towers, follow the well-paved path from Treasure Island up through the natural beauty of Yerba Buena Island.

Signal Park

Adjacent to Panorama Park lies Signal Park, also designed by Walter Hood, offering a verdant expanse that encourages guests to explore. “We’ve left Signal Park as natural as possible—we want it to be a space that reflects back to the history of it being a goat hill,” said Hood. From its lofty vantage point, Signal Park offers commanding views of the Golden Gate Bridge, Alcatraz, and beyond, making it an ideal destination for photographers and nature enthusiasts alike.

The Rocks Dog Park

Also located Beside Panorama Park, this scenic, fenced off-leash play area is the perfect space for both dogs and owners. With plenty of room to play and ample seating areas, the park was designed to blend with the island’s overall natural character, using salvaged native rock, reclaimed eucalyptus, and native plants.

Clipper Cove Beach

Clipper Cove Beach on Treasure Island offers access to the protected shoreline and calm cove waters, ideal for kayaking and stand-up paddle boarding. The north-facing sandy beach captures beautiful views of the Bay and the Bay Bridge, with cool, shaded areas ideal for relaxation, waterfront yoga or a casual picnic lunch.

Buckeye Grove

Located a short walk from the Treasure Island Landing, Buckeye Grove features 195 new trees and over 60 species of native plants, providing a habitat for birds, insects, and other local fauna. Named for its sprawling native Buckeye tree, the park features four acres of gardens and storm drains that capture and treat 100% of the stormwater before it hits the Bay. Explore the unique topography while taking in beautiful Bay and San Francisco views.

The sprawling parks and miles of trails on both islands could be just outside your front door. On Treasure Island, Isle House is now pre-leasing with the first move-ins coming in August 2024. Yerba Buena Island features an exceptional collection of residences, including condominiums for sale at The Bristol and the expansive two- to four-bedroom, single-family Row Homes with panoramic vistas.

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